Hello!
I purchased the unit as a non running unit, the previous owner took some water and performed the water evacuation but them had some engine code issues and could not get it started.
I was able to get started after checking all electrical connections making sure they were dried and making good contact.
I checked oil for water contamination and looks ok.
I tried the unit on the water but attached to the trailer as the previous owner indicated water on the engine compartment, I got it up to 5500 rpms and there was no water coming in.
I did a quick test by doing a full circle very close to shore at low speed and still no water.
When I did a fast take off I noticed some hesitation to get to speed and then it got to 50 very fast and water started to coming into the engine compartment I was able to get to the trailer on tine.
I’m planning to check everything and perform any needed maintenance (oil change, pump check and rebuild as needed, supercharger rebuild as soon as I get the right tools)
The engine runs pretty well and has lots of power (79 hours on it).
Wondering if what I described above are 100% symptoms of a bad carbon seal and can a check be performed again attached to the trailer (higher rpms) to be sure is the seal or perhaps the unit needs to be in motion in order for the water to come into the engine compartment.
Any information will be highly appreciated.
Regards,
Carlos
I purchased the unit as a non running unit, the previous owner took some water and performed the water evacuation but them had some engine code issues and could not get it started.
I was able to get started after checking all electrical connections making sure they were dried and making good contact.
I checked oil for water contamination and looks ok.
I tried the unit on the water but attached to the trailer as the previous owner indicated water on the engine compartment, I got it up to 5500 rpms and there was no water coming in.
I did a quick test by doing a full circle very close to shore at low speed and still no water.
When I did a fast take off I noticed some hesitation to get to speed and then it got to 50 very fast and water started to coming into the engine compartment I was able to get to the trailer on tine.
I’m planning to check everything and perform any needed maintenance (oil change, pump check and rebuild as needed, supercharger rebuild as soon as I get the right tools)
The engine runs pretty well and has lots of power (79 hours on it).
Wondering if what I described above are 100% symptoms of a bad carbon seal and can a check be performed again attached to the trailer (higher rpms) to be sure is the seal or perhaps the unit needs to be in motion in order for the water to come into the engine compartment.
Any information will be highly appreciated.
Regards,
Carlos